You can use eggshells in several different ways to grow basil. It is great for amending soil and adding nutrients. Or, you can use eggshells as tiny pots to start your seedlings. Either way, you are recycling kitchen waste to grow something new. Whether you put your eggshells in your compost pile, crush them …
I am a bachelor who cooks. I have for some years known the delights of using fresh herbs in my recipes. Unfortunately, I do not live in a place in which it is possible to grow a garden of my own. But I do have friends with herb gardens. A few of them live in …
There are eight ways to keep basil fresh after cutting it. But before you rush to cut your basil, have you ever thought about where it originally came from? Judging by its very English-sounding name, you would think basil comes from England, right? Well, you think wrong! While basil’s origins are somewhat debatable, basil is …
Introducing the Lavender Plant! Welcome to the genus lavandula! There are about 47 different species of lavender out there, but all of them are part of the mint (lamiaceae) botanical family, making them cousins with other herbs like rosemary, sage, basil, and thyme. You’ve heard of lavender before, and chances are that you already have …
Almost every delicacy prepared must include spices and herbs as the basis for cooking. The high cost of obtaining natural herbs and spices makes it more favorable for people to plant instead of constantly buying them from stores. For instance, did you know that you can grow and quickly harvest various herbs and spices in …
Introducing Oregano! I challenge you to find a pantry that doesn’t have dried oregano in it. This is an essential herb to so many different types of cuisines, so imagine how wonderful it would be to be able to pluck some fresh leaves right off the plant? The genus oreganus is part of the mint …
Introducing the Bay Laurel Tree Laurus nobilis, sometimes known as sweet bay, true laurel, or Grecian laurel, the bay laurel tree is a common growing plant, but a rather uncommon evergreen tree for people to incorporate into their property. Bay is a spice or herb that people use all the time in their soups, stews, …
Basil is one of the easiest and fastest-growing herbs in many herb gardens, making it a top choice for many home gardeners. The plant is known for rapid growth, and it comes in many varieties, including cinnamon and spicy Thai basil. While basil is used in a lot of Italian and Southeast Asian dishes, …
Fresh herbs are expensive, and many are very easy to grow. Basil is one of the easiest herbs there is to grow from seed. Unfortunately, when you buy plants from the local garden store, you are stuck with the variety they supply. However, you can quickly grow basil from seed. You will be able to …
When you have worked hard to bring basil seedlings to a beautiful plant that you want to enjoy on pizza and pasta, you don’t want it to wither away when you are on vacation. The amount of time that you are away will make all of the difference. Additionally, you just need to remember that …
The breed of plant that we have all grown to love in many a favored savory dish is basil. Many of us love it so much that the thought of purchasing it seems so bland. Why not have it in your home or garden where you can enjoy it whenever you want? Basil is an …
Introducing the Chive Plant! Today we’re talking about chive plants. It can be so frustrating going to the grocery story, searching for those little plastic packets filled with bent chives only to find that half of them are browning. There is an easy solution to this problem: growing chives indoors in your own personal windowsill …
Introducing Rosemary! We’ve all heard the song by Simon & Garfunkel about the essential herbs. Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. What they didn’t tell us in the song, however, is the fact that rosemary plants can be surprisingly tricky to grow indoors! Rosemary seeds tend to have a pretty low germination rate, they are slow …
Basil is a popular herb and the plants are not particularly sensitive. However, any plant can be affected by things in the environment, or the way it is treated, and wither and die. If you notice your basil plant dying, take note of what may be wrong and how to bring it back to life. …
Growing basil in a raised bed is easier than you think. Basil is a hardy herb that adds both lush greenery and a sweet fragrance to your outdoor garden. It is an herb you almost don’t want to harvest because its scent is as stunning as its leaves. You change your mind after you have …
Growing herbs is usually done in small to medium pots on kitchen windowsills. Sometimes a kitchen will have an herb wall in which small pots of herbs grow on a frame into which the pots fit. Other homeowners plant their herbs in raised beds like their flowers. Either way, you can plant basil from seeds …
So you’re growing your own basil and want to know if you can use spent coffee grounds as fertilizer. Short answer: Yep, using coffee grounds to aid basil growth is a great idea!! Read to learn why. I used spent coffee grounds and tea bags for some extra zip when I grew African violets. You’ll …
Introducing Sage I remember the first time I had crispy sage leaf. I was at a restaurant and ordered the butternut squash ravioli topped with crispy sage leaf. After taking a single bite, it was clear that this garnish was the feature that made the entire dish. Ever since then I have always had either …
Quicklist: Types of Herbs Allspice Anise Basil Bay Leaves Cardamom Caraway Chamomile Chervil Chicory Chives Cicely Cilantro / Coriander Clove Culantro Dandelion Dill Fennel Garlic Ginger Horseradish Parsley Mint Lavender Peppermint Stevia Lemongrass Oregano Marjoram Lemon Balm Myrtle Lemon Verbena Spearmint Mustard Rosemary Sage Star Anise Tarragon Thyme Turmeric Wasabi Winter Savory There is a …
Gardening is not only reserved for those with backyards. Gardening can be done in many creative ways, and here we’ve prepared a list of herbs that require nothing more than sunlight and a dainty cup. Once you’ve experienced the joy of going to your window sill to pick the garnish for your lovingly prepared roasted …
A healthy garden makes a happy home, and if taken care of, it can sustain you throughout every season (curious about food preservation? Read about it here!) We discuss symbiotic gardening practices in a previous article and wanted to create a more comprehensive list of great pairings to make in your fruit and vegetable garden. …
You can make the most out of your spring and summer by spending it a lot outdoors, grilling some delicious steak or organizing picnics with your family and friends. But the downside to this is that you might be bothered by the annoying flies. It is not like you can spray every nook and corner …
Welcome to our guide to kick-starting your own indoor herb garden! In this article, we’ll take you through planting, growing, and harvesting five of the must-have herbs every cook should have on hand. Herb gardens are often called kitchen gardens, for very good reason: one of the best, most convenient places to grow your herbs …